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DESOBIPTO  CATALOGUE  OF  THE  TRACTS 


SHED    re.     THE 


SOUTH  CAROLINA  TRACT  SOCIETY 


This  Society,  if  not  the  oldest,  is  one  of  the  oldest  in  America. 
T(  has  now  published  over  one  hundred  and  thirty  tracts,  which 
have  all  been  printed  and  published  since  the  commencement 
of  the  war,  in  Charleston.  They  are  sold  below  cost,  which 
cost,  through  the  liberality  of  the  publishers,  is  below  any  or- 
dinary rates;  and  they  are  put  at  1,000  pages  for  a  dollar. 

The  Society  has  no  income  beyond  the  voluntary  contribution 
of  those  who  realize  the  importance  of  tracts  as  a  means  of  dif- 
fusing the  knowledge  of  a  Saviour,  and  of  the  way  of  salvation, 
and  especially  among  our  five  hundred  thousand  brave  soldiers, 
scattered  throughout  our  land,  away  from  all  the  restraints  of 
home,  exposed  to  multiplied  temptations,  oppressed  with  the 
burden  of  idle  time  and  confined  limits,  often  filled  with  spiritual 
anxieties,  and  dying  daily  in  camp,  in  the  hospital,  and  in  battle. 

Relying  upon  this  charity,  grants  and  gratuitous  distribution 
of  tracts  are  freely  made. 

The  tracts  are  all — and  many  with  special  appropriateness  of 
subject,  facts,  and  arguments  —  adapted  to  the  condition  and 
wants  of  soldiers ;  several  are  original ;  and  a  great  many  of 
them  partly  so,  and  entirely  different  from  any  others  published 
in  America. 

Beskles  the  tracts,  the  Society  has  issued  a  very  neat,  com- 
prehensive, and  carefully  selected  volume  of  Hymns,  entitled 
"  The  Soldiers  Hymn  Book,"  of  256  pages.  This  volume  has 
been  highly  approved  and  in  great  demand,  and  is  sold  at  the 


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exceedingly  low  price  of  ten  cents.     It  is  arranged  under  the 
following  table  of 

CONTENTS. 

PAGES. 

Worship 3—30 

The  Lord's  Day 31—33 

The  Bible 34—37 

Morning  and  Evening 38 — 45 

The  Saviour 4G— 74 

The  Sinner 75—99 

The  Christian 100-122 

Sorrow  and  Sickness 123-13G 

Dying  and  Death 137-158 

Heaven , ...159-187 

Our  Country  in  War — 

Praise  and  Thanksgiving 188-203 

Confidence  and  Hope 204-219 

Prayer,  Confession,  and  Humiliation 220-233 

Prayer  and  Thankssivinsr  for  Peace 234-236 

Sailors 237-246 

It  has  also  a  complete  index  to  all  the  Hymns,  making  some 
three  hundred  in  number. 


New  Tracts. — As  our  soldiers  naturally  and  eagerly  desire 
to  have  new  tracts  and  variety,  the  Society  is  very  anxious,  as  far 
as  practicable,  to  meet  these  wishes.  The  tracts  numbered  from 
133  to  171,  are  peculiarly  adapted  to  please  and  profit.  But  the 
Society  is  already  in  advance  of  its  means  several  thousand  dol- 
lars, expended  in  publication  and  gratuitous  distribution.  •  Will 
not  some  generous  individuals  or  churches  pay  for  an  edition  of 
one  or  more  of  these  tracts?  An  edition  of  10,000  copies  will 
cost,  say  at  the  rate  of  $2  for  two  thousand  pages. 

The  Society  would  be  very  glad  also  to  be  enabled  to  print,  in 
form  similar  to  the  Hymn  Book  "  Come  to  Jesus,"  "It  is  I," 
"  Words  of  Jesus,"  and  other  similar  little  works. 

Who  will  present  one  or  more  of  these  to  our  soldiers  ? 

Orders,  donations,  and  requests  for  grants,  can  be  made  to  the 
Rev.  C.  C.  Pinckney,  President;  E.  L.  Kerrison,  Esq.,  Treas- 
urer and  Secretary ;  Rev.  W.  T.  Farrow,  General  Agent,  or  to 
the  Agent  at  the  Depository,  Chalmers  street,  Charleston. 


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CATALOGUE    OF    TRACTS. 


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iVo.  1.     ^4??i  /  Self-Deceived?     4  pages. 

This  is  an  earnest  inquiry  into  the  subject  of  hypocrisy, 
showing  the  great  danger  of  self-deception  in  matters  of  reli- 
gion. 

No.  2.     Have  You ?     A  true  story.     12  pages. 

This  tract  exhibits  the  power  of  the  gospel  and  the  efficiency 
of  the  Spirit,  in  a  pleasing  incident  between  ft  pastor  and  one 
of  his  parishioners. 

No.  3.  The  Sinner's  Friend.  By  a  layman,  long  a  hardened 
transgressor,  now  happy  in  the  service  of  Christ.  20 
pages. 

More  than  half  a  million  copies  of  this  affectionate  and 
faithful  monitor  have  already  been  circulated,  and  by  the  bless- 
ing of  God  upon  it,  the  thoughtless  have  been  awakened, 
drunkards  have  become  sober,  the  licentious  chaste,  and  infi- 
dels believers. 

No.  4.     The  Act  of  Faith.     4  pages. 

This  tract  should  be  in  the  hands  of  all  classes:  it  shows 
beautifully  what  it  is  to  believe  in  Christ. 

No.  5.      What  is  it  to  Believe  on  Christ  ?     4  pages. 

This  tract  should  accompany  the  above.  It  must  prove, 
under  God.  a  blessing  to  the  inquiring  soul. 

No.  6.     Dialogue  between  the  Bible  and  a  Sinner.     4  pages. 

Exhibiting  some  of  the  vain  excuses  of  the  sinner,  and  the 
most  pungent  passages  of  scripture  in  answer. 

No.  7.     Self-Dedication  to  God.     4  pages. 

Showing  how  important  it  is  that  the  reader  should  at  once 
surrender,  and  solemnly  dedicate  himself  to  God. 

No.  8.    Why  Do  We  Sit  Still  ?     4  pages. 

This  tract  proposes  a  momentous  inquiry  to  the  reader  in 
regard  to  his  salvation. 

No.  9.     Ye  Shall  Not  Surely  Die  t     4  pages. 

This  is  the  text  from  which  the  father  of  the  doctrine  of 
iiniversalism  preached  his  first  sermon  to  Eve.  The  tract  is  a 
happy  and  complete  refutation  of  that  "doctrine  of  devils." 


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No.  10.     A  Convenient  Season.     4  pages. 

Showing  the  great  danger  of  procrastination. 

No.  11.     The  Bible  the  Word  of  God.     4  pages. 

A  lucid  demonstration  of  the  Divine  authority  and  inspiration 
of  the  Scriptures. 
No.  12.     Three  Words.     4  pages. 

This  tract  eloquently  enforces  these  three  words:  " Believe 
the  gospel." 
No.  13.     A  Word  of  Warning.     4  pages. 

This  little  tract  is  full  of  affectionate  and  earnest  warning  to 
all  who  neglect  the  duties  of  religion. 

No.  14.     Grieving  the  Spirit  of  God.     4  pages. 

A  solemn  appeal  to  those  who  are  grieving  the  Spirit  of  God. 
No.  15.     Hinder  Me  Not.     4  pages. 

Showing  first  the  hinderances  the  sinner  meets  in  his  ap- 
proaches to  the  Saviour;  and  secondly,  how  he  may  overcome 
these  difficulties,  and  exhorts  all  to  do  so  at  once. 

No.  16.     The  Soldier's  Pocket  Bible.     16  pages. 

This  tract  was  prepared  by  an  eminent  divine  for  the  army 
of  Oliver  Cromwell.     It  contains  select  portions  of  Scripture 
appropriate  to   the  .soldier  before  battle,   in  battle,   and    after 
battle. 
No.  17.     /  Don't  Like  Professions.     4  pages. 

This  tract  shows  the  inconsistent  course  of  those  who  may 
be  well  disposed  toward  religion  and  yet  object  to  making  a 
public  profession  of  it. 
No.  18.     The  Bible  in  my  Trunk.     4  pages. 

A  true  narrative — showing  the  great  influence,  for  good  or 
evil,  one  may  exert  over  those  with  whom  he  associates. 

No.  19.     How  to  Dispose  of  Care.     4  pages. 

This  tract  exhorts  all  to  cast  all  their  care  on  Him  "who 
careth  for  us." 
No.  20.     The  Way  of  Peace.     8  pages. 

This  traci  illustrates  the  vast  difference  between  self-security 
and  that  "perfect  peace"  ''which  casteth  out  fear,"  and  which 
is  only  found  "in  believing." 

No.  21.     Quench  Not  the  Spirit.     4  pages. 

Words  from  a  dying  father  to  his  children,  founded  on  his 
own  dreadful  experience. 
No.  22.     Fatal  Delusions.     4  pages. 

Showing  some  of  the  fatal  delusions  into  which  men  are 
liable  to  fall  in  regard  to  their  religious  interests. 


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No.  23.     The  Sivord  of  the  Spirit.     By  Rev.  C.  Malan.     4  pages. 
Giving  a  pleasing  account  of  the  happy  conversion  of  a  seorner 
of  religion. 

No.  24.     Procrastination.     4  pages. 

It  treats  the  subject  under  six  heads:  It  is  common — It 
is  unwise — It  is  sinful — It  is  dangerous — Why  men  act  thus — 
What  awaits  them — closing  with  an  Earnest  Appeal. 

No.  25.      The  Missionary's  Nephew.     4  pages. 

Recounting  an  interesting  train  of  circumstances,  beginning 
with  a  letter  by  the  missionary  to  his  nephew  on  the  opposite 
side  of  the  globe,  which  became  the  instrument,  in  the  hands 
of  the  Spirit   of  his  conversion. 

No.  26.     Lost  Convictions.     4  pages. 

Exhibiting  the  long  suffering  of  God  in  the  strivings  of  His 
Spirit,  and  warning  the  sinner  of  the  danger  of  resisting  that 
Spirit,  and  thereby  causing  his  departure.      * 
No.  27.     Profane  Swearing.     4  pages. 

This  tract  shows  the  habit  of  profane  swearing  to  be  inexcus- 
able, wicked,  irrational,  and  vulgar. 
No.  28.     Obstacles  k>  Conversion.     4  pages. 

The  writer  asks  and  answers  six  questions,  in  which  he 
shows  that  no  one  has  a  valid  excuse  for  not  being  a  Christian. 

No.  29.     The  Spirit  Grieved.     4  pages. 

An  impressive  narrative  of  facts  sufficient  to  alarm  and 
warn   every  one. 

No.  30.     Counsel  to  the  Convicted.     4  pages. 

This  tract  is,  indeed,  what  its  title  imports,  and  will  be  found 
a  help  to  the  inquirer  after  life  and  rest. 

No.  31.     Every  Man  the  Friend  or  the  Enemy  of  Christ.  4  pages. 
This  tract  shows  that  happiness  is  the  effect  of  piety  ,  what 
it  is  to  be  for  Christ,  and  how  it  is  that  every  man  is  either  His 
friend  or  His  enemy. 

No.  32.      The  Soldier's   Victory.     8  pages. 

A  beautiful  narrative  of  a  truly  victorious  soldier,  borne  off 
the  field  mortally  wounded  and  in  a  dying  condition. 

No.  33.     The  Wrath  to  Come.     4  pages. 

Showing  that  there  is  "  wrath  to  come,"  and  that  it  is  the 
wrath  of  a  sin-avenging  God,  from  which  the  sinner  is  ear- 
nestly asked  to  flee. 


No,  34.     What  Are  You  Fit  For?     8  jfages. 

This   important   question   is   brought   home  to   the   reader's 
heart  with  such  force,  that  it  cannot  fail  to  lead  to  self-inquiry 
as  to  the  end  for  which  he  was  made  and  for  which  he  is  kept 
alive. 
No.  35.     Christ  a  Covert  from  the  Tempest.     8  pages. 

This  beautifully  written  tract  sets  Christ  before  the  reader  as 
the  only  covert  from  the  tempests  of  affliction  and  of  wrath. 

No.  36.      The  Christian  Traveller.    By  Rev.  Dr.  Mason.    8  pages. 
A    true    narrative    of  a   lovely    character,   and    shows    how 
brightly  the  Christian's  light  may  shine  in  dark  places. 

No.  37.     Napoleon's  Argument  for  the  Divinity  of  Christ  and  the 
Scriptures.     8  pages. 
This  tract  contains  conversations  of  the  great  Napoleon  with 
his  generals,  at  St.  Helena,  and  is  remarkable  for  its  originality, 
power,  and  eloquence. 

No.  38.     I  Can't  Make  Myself  Different..    8  pages. 

A  conversation  between  a  minister  and  one  of  his  flock.     It 
is  well  adapted  to  relieve  the  doubts  and  fears  of  the  despond- 
ing. 
No.  39.     The  Sinner  His  Own  Destroyer.     8  pages. 

This  tract  leaves  the  reader  without  excuse  for  living  and 
dying  in  a  state  of  rebellion  against  God,  and  thereby  "losing 
his  own  soul." 

No.  40.     The  Infidel's  Creed;  or,  the  Credulity  of  Infidelity.     8 
pages. 
From    "Letters    on    Christianity,"    by   Olinthus    Gregory. 
LL.  D. 

'     This  tract  shows  that  the  rejectors,  and  not  the  believers  of 
Christianity,  are  the  really  credulous  and  unreasonable  parties. 

No.  41.     Alarm  to  the  Careless.     8  pages. 

The  writer  shows  clearly  why  the  careless  should  be  alarmed. 
The  man  who  reads  it  cannot  fail  to  think  and  feel. 
No.  42.      True  Conversion.     8  pages. 

A  dialogue  between  Hopeful  and  Christian — from  Pilgrim's 
Progress. 

No.  43.     The  Christian  Officer.     8  pages. 

Discovering  the  power  of  true  piety  at  the  approach  of  death  ; 
with  extracts  from  letters  written  by  an  officer  upon  the  eve  of 
a  great  battle,  in  which  he  fell. 


No.  44.     Our  War,  Our  Cause,  and  Our  Duly.     16  pages. 

Address  to  Confederate  soldiers,  by  Rev.  Dr.  Andrews,  of  the 
Episcopal  Church.  A  very  eloquent  address,  showing  for 
what  we  are  fighting,  the  cause  that  gave  rise  to  this  unholy 
war,  and  our  duty  now  that  it  is  precipitated  upon  us. 

iVo.  45.     The  Crimean  Hero :   the  late  Captain  Vicars.     12  pp. 

Illustrating  the  power  of  Divine  grace  under  the  most  trying 
circumstances.     Peculiarly  adapted  to  our  officers. 

No.  46.      The  Muffled  Drum.     By  Rev.  Mr.  Macduff.    8  pages. 
This   tract    is   full   of  solemn    warning.      No  soldier    should 
be   without    it. 

No.  47.     How  Do  You  Bear  Your  Trials  ?    The  soldier  sick,  sor- 
rowful, and  dying.     8  pages. 

This  tract  is  full  of  wholesome  counsel  and  leads  the  sick, 
sorrowful,  and  dying  to  cast  all  their  care  on  "the  man  of  sor- 
rows /"   illustrated  with  facts  connected  with  our  war. 

No.  48.     How  Lone/  Hare  You  been  Sick?     12  pages. 

Full  of  comfort  for  the  afflicted  at  home,  in  the  camp,  and  in 
the  hospital. 
No.  49.     Soldier,  Do   You  Believe  the  Bible  ?     4  pages. 

The  writer  shows,  first,  what   it  is  to  believe  the  Bible,  and 
second,  how  the  sinner   can  obtain   pardon   and  peace   in  be- 
lieving. 
No.  50.     The  Long  Roll.     By  a  soldier  in  the  ranks  in  South 
Carolina.     4  pages. 
An  earnest  and  touching  address  to  his  comrades  in  arms. 
No.  51.     Mortally  Wounded.     8  pages. 

Describing  a  most  affecting  hospital  scene. 
No.  52.     The  Sailor  Lost  and  Found.     8  pages. 

This  tract  gives  a  startling  account  of  a  most  wonderful  de- 
liverance from  shipwreck,  with  an  application  of  the  subject  to 
the  sinner. 

No.  53.     Captain  D  ever  ell ;  or,  From  Darkness  to  Light.  12  pp. 

This  is  a  striking  sketch  from  life. 
No.  54.     A  Word  from  the  Ladies  of  the  Soldier's  Relief  Asso- 
ciation of  Charleston  to  the  Soldier.     4  pages. 
This  eloquent  tract  illustrates  the  deep  and  abiding  interest 
the    ladies    of  this    truly   benevolent    association    feel    in    the 
,  temporal   and  spiritual   welfare  of  their  brave  defenders,  for 
whom  they  labor  and  pray  night  and  day. 


No.  55.     Colonel  Gardiner — as  a  Man,  a  Christian,  and  a  Sol- 
dier.    24  pages. 
This  tract  is  condensed  from  Rev.  Dr.  Doddridge's  life  of  this 
remarkably  brave,  heroic,  and  Christian  soldier. 
No.  56.     The  Raihoay  Guide.     1 6  pages. 

A  beautiful  analogy  between  the  earthly  and  the  spiritual 
traveller. 
No.  5  7.     The  Confederate  Hero,  and  his  Patriotic  Father.  1 6  pp. 
This  is  a  most  beautiful  and  affecting  tribute  to  the  memory 
of  Rey.  Captain  Dabney  Carr  Harrison,  who  fell  waving  his 
hat  and  leading  on  his  men  in  a  victorious  charge,  during  the 
fierce  battle  at  Fort  Donaldson.     His  hat  was  pierced  by  four 
balls,  and  his  left  breast,  above  his  heart,  by  a  fatal  ball,  which 
passed  through  his  body.     Allusion   is  also  made  to  his  noble 
brother  Peyton,  who  fell  shot  like  his  brother,  in  the  breast,  in 
a  perilous,  but  splendid  and  victorious  charge  at  the  battle  of 
Manassas;  and  also  to  their  venerable  and  heroically  patriotic 
father. 
No.  58.     The  Sailor's  Home.     8  pages. 

This  is  also  an  interesting  tract.     It  shows  the  divine  and 
salutary  effect  of  the  gospel  upon  the  sailor. 
No.  59.     Kind  Words  to  a  Wounded  Soldier.     12  pages. 

This  is  a  very  tender,  faithful,  and  evangelical  presentation  of 
the  Saviour  as  the  refuge  and  consolation  of  the  wounded. 

No.  60.     The  Eventful  Twelve  Hours;  or,  The  Destitution  and 
Wretchedness  of  the  Drunkard.     16  pages. 
This   tract  affectionately  warns  the   moderate  drinker,  and 
encourages  the  habitual  drunkard  to  reform  and  his  friends  to 
labor  and  pray  for  his  restoration. 
No.  61.     The  Dying  Robber.     A  true  narrative.     8  pages. 

Illustrating  the  power  of  God's  grace  in  the  conversion  of  an 
apparently  hopeless,   outcast,   London  professional  thief  and 
robber. 
No.  62.     Do  You  Pray  in  Secret  f     4  pages. 

This  question  is  pointedly  proposed,  and  strongly  impressed 
upon  the  reader's  conscience. 
No.  63.     Do  You  Enjoy  Religion  ?     4  pages. 

This  tract  shows  that  the  gospel  is   adapted  to  impart  joy, 
and  that  the  true  believer  may  live  in  a  state  of  habitual  peace 
and  comfort. 
iV#.  64.     /  've  Never  Thought  of  Dying  So.     4  pages. 

Here  is  a  tract  showing  the  great  danger  and  fatal  delusion 
of  procrastination. 


No.  65.      Why  Sit  Ye  Here  Idle  f     4  pages. 

Showing-  the  necessity  of  promptness  in  matters  of  religion, 
and  that  piety  must  be  a  personal  concern. 
No.  66.     Come  and  Welcome.     By  Rev.  John  Bunyan.     12  pp. 
Showing  the  rich   provisions  of   the  gospel,  and  the  cordial 
welcome  it  gives  all  to  partake  of  them. 
No.  67.      The  Silly  Fish.     By  the  Rev.  C.  C.  Pinckney.     4  pp. 
A  conversation  between  two  soldiers,  showing  how  silly  and 
wicked  is  the  habit  of  profane  swearing. 

No.  68.      Why  Yet  Impenitent  ?     4  pages. 

This  tract  exposes  the  great  sin  of  impenitence  in  such 
a   manner  as  to  leave  the  sinner  without  excuse. 

No.  69.     Who  Slew  All  These?    4  pages. 

A  thrilling  and  authentic  narrative,  showing  the  evils  of  in- 
temperance. 
No.  70.      The  Navy  Surgeon.     12  pages. 

Giving  an  interesting  account  of  the  conversion  and   useful- 
ness of- an  officer   in  the  navy,  who  spent   his  time  chiefly  in 
the  South. 
No.  71.     A  True  Story  of  Lucknow.     8  pages. 

A  most  tender  and  touching  account  of  two  soldiers  in  the 
British  army.    . 
No.  72.      The  Sailor  and  the  Soldier.     8  pages. 

Wonderful  incidents  of  friendship  and  affection,  showingthe 
beauty  and  the  sweetness  of  true  piety. 
No.  73.     Are  You  Not  Afraid  to  Die?     4  pages. 

This  tract  impresses  the  solemn  question  upon  the  mind  of 
the  reader.     It  is  founded  on  the  remarkable  records  discovered 
among  the  relics  of  Sir  John  Eranklin  and  his  parly,  who  per- 
ished in  the  polar  seas. 
No*  74.      The  Wonderful  Escape.     4  pages. 

A  thrilling  narrative. 
No.  75.     The  Two  Soldiers.     4  pages. 

A  fleeting  sketches  and  illustrations  of  piety. 
No.  76.     Where  Are  You  Going?     6  pages. 

Showing  the  immense  amount  of  good  one  can  accomplish  by 
speaking  a  word  in  season. 
No.  77.     The  Young  Officer's  Start  in  Life.     8  pages. 

This  tract  shows  the  great  importance  of  a  correct  beginning 
in  military  life,  and  encourages  perseverance  in  a  Christian 
course  as  illustrated  in  this  personal  narrative. 


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No.  78.     Shew  Me  Myself. 

Showing  the  importance  of  knowing  one's  self — as  illustrated 
by  a  remarkable  and  encouraging  incident. 
No.  79.     Divine  Grace  Illustrated.     4  pages. 

Showing  the  great  danger  of  indulging  in  erroneous  opinions, 
and  the  power  of  Divine  grace  over  error  and  sin. 
No.  80.     The  Christian  Soldier.     8  pages. 

Illustrating  the  necessity  and  the  beauty  of  piety  in  the  camp, 
and  that  the  discharge  of  duty  to  our  country  does  not  super- 
cede the  necessity  of  fulfilling  our  obligations  to  God. 
No.  81.     Mustered  into  Service.    By  a  chaplain,  in  the  Confeder- 
ate army.     8  pages. 
A  beautiful  address  to  the  Christian  soldier  mustered  into 
service,  closing  with  a  scriptural  guide  for  volunteers. 
No.  82.     Lieutenant  R. ;  or,  Tract  read  in  a  Theatre.     8  pages. 
A  history  of  a  religious  tract  given  to  the  officer  by  his  chap- 
lain while  on  his  way  to  the  theatre,  with  the  promise  that  he 
would  read  it.    To  while  away  the  time  before  the  performance 
commenced  he  read  it,  and  the  Spirit  of  God  so  fastened  its 
truths  upon  his  mind  as  to  lead  to  his  ultimate  conversion  and 
great  Christian  devotedness. 
No.  83.     Do  Thyself  No  Harm.     4  pages. 

Showing  the  different  ways' in  which  the  sinner  is  his  own 
destroyer,  and  earnestly  begging  him  to  do  himself  no  harm. 
No.  84.     Appeal  to  the  Youth,  and  especially  to  the  Soldiers,  of  the 
Confederate  States.     16  pages. 
This  solemn  appeal,  on  the  subject  of  intemperance,  should 
be  placed  in  the  hands  of  every  young  man  in  the  Confederacy. 
No.  85.     Very  Short  and  Very  Long,  and  The  Strict  Search.     A 
Russian  tract.     By  Rev.  Bonar,  D.  D.     8  pages. 
A    remarkably   interesting   tract,    showing    what    important 
things   are   very  short  and  what   very  long.     Written   for  the 
Russian  army. 
No.  86.   The  Fatal  Mistake ;  or,  The  Midnight  Shipwreck.    4  pp. 
Founded  on  a  fatal  shipwreck  off  Scotland.    It  illustrates  the 
truth  that  sincerity  of  belief  on   any  subject  is  no  proof  of  its 
correctness,  and  that  conduct   is  necessarily  connected   with 
belief. 
No.  87.     The  Day  of  Trial.     4  pages. 

This  solemn  and  eloquent  tract  impresses  the  truth  that  the 
great  day  of  trial  will  come,  and  that  the  reader  must  meet    it. 


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No.  88.     My  Time  is  But  a  Day.     4  pages. 

Founded  on   the   above   awful  expression   of  an    individual 
condemned   to  death. 
^0.89.     The  Substance  of  the  Gospel.     4  pages. 

It  is  enough  to  say  of  this  tract  that  it  was  written  by  the  cel- 
ebrated Dr.  Wardlaw,  of  Glasgow. 
No.  90.     Noah's  Carpenters.     4  pages. 

This  well  known  and  remarkable  tract  illustrates  how  much 
we  may  be  interested  in  supporting  and  extending  the  gospel, 
and  yet  be  ourselves  without  a  saving  interest  ID  it. 
No.  91.     Come  and  Rest.     By  Rev.  J.  C.  Ryle,  A.  B.     4  pages. 
This  eminently  popular  writer  shows  in  this  little  tract  that 
there  is  full,  free,  and  immediate  rest  for  the  troubled    heart  ; 
that    it   is   attainable  in    this  life:  and  is  such    as    the    world 
knows  nothing  of. 
No.  92.     A  Patriotic  Sermon.     4  pages. 

A  discourse  delivered  on  the  eve  of  the  battle  of  Brandywine, 
by  Rev.  Jacob  Trout,  to  a  large  portion  of  the  American  sol- 
diers, in' presence  of  General  Washington,  General  Wayne, 
and  other  officers  of  the  army. 

No.  93.  Discharged — /  Am  Going  Home.     By  a   Confederate 
Soldier.     4  pages. 
A  most  interesting  account  of  a  patriotic  and  truly  Christian 
young  man,  who  entered  the  service  of  his  country,  and  after 
his  term  of  enlistment  had  expired,  revolunleered  for  the  war, 
but  went  to  the  seat  of  war  as  thousands  of  others  have  done, 
only  to  die.     The  facts  are  improved  by  the  writer  to  an  ear- 
nest address. 
No.  94.     Anecdotes  for  our  Soldiers.     No.  1.     24  pages. 
No.  95.     Anecdotes  for  our  Soldiers.     No.  2.     24  pages. 

These  anecdotes  are  founded  upon  incidents  which  have 
occurred  chiefly,  though  not  exclusively,  in  our  present  war, 
and  are  not  exclusively  religious. 

(2b  be  continued.) 

No.  96.     A  Kind  Word  to  the  Officers  of  our  Army.     4  pages. 
Designed  to  show  the  connection,  under  God's  providence, 
between  the  character  of  our  officers  and  the  character  of  the 
men  under  them,  and  the  consequent  responsibility  of  officers. 
No.  97.  Soldiers  in  Hospital;  or,  Come  to  Christ.     4  pages. 

A  true  and  very  affecting  narrative. 
No.  98.     The  Old  Soldier.     4  pages. 

Showing  the  effect  of  a  pious  chaplain's  ministrations  in  im 
parting  consolation  and  good  hope. 


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No.  99.  A  Letter  to  a  Son  in  Camp.     4  pages. 

This  tract  will   be   found  to   contain    most  appropriate  and 
admirable  advice,  as  to  health,  happiness,  and  religion. 

No.  100.  The  Colonel's  Conversion — A  Chief  of  Sinners  made  a 
Chief  of  Saints.     24  pages. 
This  tract  contains  a  narrative  illustrative  of  the  power  of 
the  gospel  and  the  efficacy  of  the  grace  of  God. 
No.  101.     The  Muster.     4  pages. 

This    Iract   will  be  found  to  contain  a  very  happy  develop- 
ment of  the  analogy  between   muster  day  in  the  army  for  re- 
view and  inspection   and  that  great  day  of  review  and  inspec- 
tion which  awaits.all  men. 
No.  102.     The  Guard-House.     4  pages. 

This  tract  exhibits  the  necessity  of  strict  discipline  and  im- 
plicit obedience,  both  under  the  government  of  war  and  the 
government  of  God. 
No.  103.     An  Appeal  to  Young  Soldiers.     By  a  young  lady  of 
Virginia.     8  pages. 
This  very  earnest  tract  cannot  fail  to  enlist  the  attention  of 
young  soldiers. 
No.  104.  Drinking,  Disobedience,  and  Death.     The  Condemned 
Soldier's  Cell  made  a  Palace.     12  pages. 
An  account  of  a  soldier  who  was  shot  for  mutinous  conduct 
pursuant  to  a  sentence  from  a  general   Court  Martial;  by  a 
missionary  who  attended  him  and  was  present  at  his  execu- 
tion. 
No.  105.     An  Affectionate  Entreaty — Invitation  and  Acceptance. 
4  pages. 
This  affectionate  entreaty  by  the  late  and  eminently  godly 
McCheyne,  with  the  beautiful  hymns  "  Just  as  Thou  art,"  and 
"Just  as  I  am,"  and  "Christ  our  Peace,"  by  Bonar,  will  com- 
mend itself. 
No.  106.     "  Here  is  my  heart"  with  "  Tremble  not,  though  darkly 
gather,"  etc.     4  pages. 
Two  tenderly  beautiful  hymns,  from  the  German. 

No.  107.     A  Help  to  Self -Dedication.     4  pages. 

A  beautiful  form  of  self-dedication,  with  two  favorite  hymns. 
No.  108.     Triumphant  Death  on  the  Battle-field.     8  pages. 
"Then  we'll  inarch  up  the  heavenly  street, 
And  ground  our  arms  at  Jesus1  feet." 
This  affecting  narrative  is  taken  from  the    "  Church  in  the 
Army  and  Navy.'''1 


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No.  109.     Piety  gives  Courage  and  Peace  in  Death.     8  pages. 

Another  touching-  narrative,  from  the  same  volume. 
No.  110.     Military  Execution— Sin  Found  Out — and,  The  Melt- 
ing Power  of  Kindness.     2  pages. 

A  striking  narrative,  from  the  same  volume. 
No.  111.      The  Dying  Officer  in  Barracks — Christ,  in  the  Valley. 
8  pages. 

From  the  same  author. 
No.  112.      The  Sergeant's  Story.  ^4  pages. 

From  the  same  volume. 

No.  113.      The  Dead  March— and,   The  Dead   Coining  to  Life 
Again.     8  pages. 
Another  striking  story,  from  the  same  author. 
No.  114.      The  Brand  Plucked  from  the  FireT  A  shining  light  in 
camp,  battle,  and  death.     4  pages. 
From  the  same. 
No.  115.     The  Converted  Soldier  become  a  Zealous  Missionary. 
8  pages. 
From  the  same  volume. 

No.  116.     The  Major's  Account  of  Himself.     8  pages. 
Affecting  narrative,  from  the  same  volume. 

No.  117.     The  Captain's  Speech.     2  pages. 

Same  author. 
No.  118.     An  Account  of  the  Conversion  of  several  Officers  at 
West  Point.     8  pages. 
This  tract,   from  the  same  volume,  is  a  letter  from  Bishop 
Mellvaine  to  a  friend  in  England. 
No.  119.     Admiral  Lord  Gambler.     12  pages. 

Another  touching  narrative,  from  the  same  volume. 
No.  120.     A    Word  to  the   Sick.      By  Rev.  N.  F.  Whaley,  of 
Clarksburg,  Va.     8  pages. 

No.  121.     A   Soldier  may  Die  the  Death  of  the  Righteous.     8 
pages. 
A  beautifully  written   and  evangelical  narrative,  of  the  ex- 
perience and  death  of  Lieutenant-Governor  Melville. 
No.  122.     The  Fight  of  Faith.     —  pages. 

This  tract,  by  H.  G.  H.,  will  confirm  the  declaration  attributed 
to  our  gallant  General  Lee  :  "  The  only  tactics  that  can  make  a 
trite  soldier  are  found  in  the  Bible." 


No.  123.     The  Skeptical  Young  Officer.     8  pages. 
An  instructive  and  attractive  narrative. 

No.  124.     A  Happy  Release.     8  pages. 

This  tract  shows  how  and  when  death  is  a  happy  release. 

No.  125.      The  Soldier's  Dying  Grief. and  Glory.     8  pages. 

This  i*  a  thrilling  narrative  of  the  death  of  two  soldiers,  who 
were  brothers,  who  died  in  the  same  hospital  —  the  one  hope- 
fully and  the  other  not  so  —  by  Miss  Ward,  who  devoted  her- 
self with  so  much  zeal,  for  the  salvation  of  souls,  to  the  hospi- 
tal service  during  the  late  war  in  India. 

No.  126.     The  Hospital  made  a  Bethel — "I  do  so  Want  to  die 

there."     8  pages. 

This  is  another  thrilling   narrative,  by  the  same  authoress, 

beautifully  written,  and  most  tenderly  illustrating  the  powerful- 

consol-ation  of  the  gospel  when  affectionately  presented  by  a 

heart  imbued  with  the  love  of  Christ. 

No.  127.     uWe  should  live  looking  unto  Jesus" — The  Sergeant's 
Story.     8  pages. 
Nothing  could  be   sweeter   and    more   likely  to  attract  and 
savingly  impress  a  soldier's  heart  than  this  tract,  by  the  same 
authoress. 

No.  128.     The   Soldier  Boy  and  his  Father  —  "Grasping  the 
Promises."     24  pages. 
Another  tract  by  the  same  lady,  which,  though  long,  no  one 
will  commence  without  eagerly  reading  through. 

No.  129.  The  Colonel  Baptized  in  Presence  of  his  Regiment.  4  pp. 
This  interesting  tract  was  prepared  for  our  Society  by  the 
Rev.  A.  Toomer  Porter,  of  the  Episcopal  Church,  now  Chap- 
lain to  the  Eutaw  (S.  C.)  regiment,  and  beautifully  depicts  a 
scene  of  the  triumphs  of  the  gospel,  in  which  he  was  himself 
the  chief  actor.     This  he  did  by  special  and  earnest  request. 

No.  130.      Our  Danger  and  Our  Duty.     By  Rev.  J.  H.  Thorn- 
well.     16  pages. 
The  eloquence  and  power  of  this  last  published  composition 
of  the  great,  good,  and  glorious  author,  are  a  living  and  lasting 
memorial  of  his  patriotism  and  piety. 

No.  131.   The  Christian  Soldier  the  True  Hero.     4  pages. 

This  tract  will  commend  itself  to  the  careful  and  grateful 
perusal  of  our  soldiers,  as  being  written  by  a  lady  of  Georgia, 
and  expressing  the  tender  wishes  of  a  Christian  female  heart. 


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No.  132.  Patriotism  Not  Religion.     4  pages. 

This  tract  is  by  the  Rev.  Mallard,  of  Liberty  Co.,  Georgia, 
and  presents  very  clearly  the  danger  of  Substituting  patriotism 
for  piety,  and  nf  relying  for  salvation  on  the  justice  of  the 
cause  in  which  life  is  lost.  The  tract,  however,  not  only 
guards  against  danger,  but  guides  to  the  Saviour. 


KEADY    FOR    THE    PRESS    AS    SOON    AS    FUNDS    ARE    OBTAINED    TO   PUBLISH. 

No.  133.  Anecdotes  for  our  Soldiers.    No.  3.    24  pages. 

No.  134.  Anecdotes  for  our  Soldiers.    No.  4.    24  pages. 

No.  135.   Our  Youthful  Christian  Herpes.     — pages. 

This  contains  memorials  of  several  youthful  heroes  who 
were  recently  killed:  Adjutant  Ware,  Thomas  A.  Boggs,  Cor- 
poral Ford,  Sergeant  W.  W.,  and  William  W.  Perry. 

No.  136.      Why  Should  We  Keep  Holy  the  Sabbath  Day?     By 
Rev.  J.  C.  Kyle.     8  pages. 

No.  1 3  7.      What  is  the  Use  of  the  Sabbath  t     By  Rev.  J.  C.  Ryle. 
4  pages. 

No.  138.     How   We  Ought  to  Keep  the  Sabbath.     4  pages. 
By  same  author. 

No.  139.      When  Is  Qbd's  Sabbath  Profaned?     4  pages. 
By  the  same. 

No.  140.  A  re  You  in  the  Habit  of  Breaking  the  Sabbath  ? 

By  the  same  author. 

No.  141.     Be  Not  Deceived.     4  pages. 
By  the  same. 

No.  142.      Kind  Words  to  Persons  Recovered  from  Sickness.    12 
pages. 
This   tract  will  be  found  exceedingly  useful  for  distribution 
in  hospitals  and  in  the  camp. 

No.  143.     Beware  of  Bad  Books.     4  pages. 

The  importance  of  this  tract  for  distribution  in  camp  cannot 
be  over  estimated. 

Xo.  144.      The  Infidel.     8  pages. 

This  is  a  narrative  given  by  the  author,  of  his  own  expe- 
rience, as  one  who  had  brought  to  the  test  the  respective 
merits  of  Infidelity  and  Christianity. 


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No.  145.     Memoir  of  Dr.  Gordon.     8  pages. 

This  tract  beautifully  illustrates  the  remarkable  conversion, 
triumphant  endurance  of  protracted  suffering,  and  perfectly 
peaceful  death,  of  one  high  in  social  position  and  eminent  in 
his  profession. 

No.  146.      The  Army  Chaplain.     8  pages. 

This  tract  contains  an  account  of  an  unconverted  army 
chaplain  and  his  conversion  in  the  army. 

No.  147.     Sayings  of  Jesus.     8  pages. 

A  pointed  exposition  of  some  of  the  remarkable  declarations 
of  the  Saviour. 

No.  148.     The  Fearful  Funeral.     4  pages. 

The  authenticity  of  the  truths  contained  in  this  tract  is  made 
indubitable  by  the  fact  that  it  was  written   by   Rev.   E.   Mur- 
ray, D.  D. 
No.  149.      The  Blind  Slave  in  the  Mines..     4  pages. 

This  scene  affords  a  most  animating  lesson  to  the  tried  and 
afflicted. 

No.  150.      What  Have  I  Done?     12  pages. 

No.  151.     What  Must  I  do?     8  pages. 

No.  152.      The  Great  Alternative.     16  pages. 

These    three    admirable   tracts,   written    by   the   Rev.   Win, 

Nevins,of  Baltimore,  constitute  one  of  the  very  best  guides  to 

anxious  and  inquiring  sinners. 

No.  153.     The  Anxious  Inquirer.    By  Rev.  Dr.  Chalmers.     2  pp. 
No.  154.     The  Serpent's  Bite.     4  pages. 

This  tract  graphically  delineates,  through  a  dialogue,  the 
nature  of  sin. 

No.  155.     Poor  Joseph.     4  pages. 

This  remarkable  instance  of  the  power  of  the  gospel  cannot 
fail  to  interest  every  one. 

No.  156.  .  The  Blind  Beggar.     4  pages. 

A  striking  narrative,  with  an  equally  remarkably  beautiful 
and  earnest  poem  ;   by  Rev.  John  Newton. 

No.  157.     Too  Late  After  Death.     4  pages. 

An  exhibition,  in  dialogue  form. 
No.  158.      The  Horrors  of  Remorse.     4  pages. 

This  tract  shows,  in  the  experience  of  a  young  gentleman 
of  education,  the  awful  consequence  of  a  neglect  of  early  re- 
ligious training. 


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No.  159.     A  Good  Hope  for  Eternity.     4  pages. 

This  wayside  conversation  with   an  old  man  is  well  adapted 
to  convince  of  sin  and  lead  to  the  Saviour. 

No.  160.     Fellow  Passenger.     8  pages. 

Adapted  for  distribution  in  travelling-. 
No.  161.     The  Great  Mistake.     8  pages. 

A   thrilling   narrative  of  our   Saviour's  declaration,   "  What 
shall   it  profit  a  man  if  he  gain  the   whole  world  and  lose  his 
own  soul." 
No.  162.     Christ's   Tenderness  to  the  Sick — The  Border  Land. 
8  pages. 
An  admirable  tract  for  the  h  )8pital  or  sick-  chamber. 
No.  163.     Just  Too  Late  —  Dying  Sinners — The  Doomed  Man. 
8  pages. 
A  very  stirring  and  awakening  tract. 

No.  16  4.     The  Hiding-Place,     i  pag 

This  tract  points  out  the   various  grounds  on  which  the  sin- 
ner needs  a  hiding-place,  and  shows  that  it  is  found  in  Christ. 

No.  165.     What  is  Chance?     16  paj 

This  is  a  very  instructive  tract  on  a  subject  requiring  con- 
stant explanation,  as  the  foundation  of  much  unbelief  and  skep- 
ticism. 
No.  166.     Cut  It  Down  .'     4  pa 

This    very   graphic    and    powerful    tract     is    by    Rev.    John 
Bun  van. 
No.  16  7.      The  Sinner's  Cure.     4  pages. 

A  truly  evangelical  and  clear  guide  to  the  sinner  from  all 
other  confidence  to  Christ  alone. 

No.  168.     Death-Bed  Scenes.     4  pages. 
No.  169.     The  Two  Masters.     8  pages. 

This  tract  contrasts,  in' Scripture  language,  the  world,  and 
God  as  masters. 
No.  170.     Left  Jo  Prosper.     2  pages. 

Showing  the  dangerous  consequences  of  prosperity. 

No.  171.     Joy  in  So7*roiu;  or,  Comfort  for  the  Bereaved.    4  pages. 
A   most  seasonable  and   soothing  tract  for  those  who  have 
been  bereaved. 

Printed  by  Evans  &  Cogswell.  3  Broad  street.  Charleston.  S.  C. 


USEFULNESS  OF   OUR  TRACTS   AMONG   OUR 
SOLDIERS. 


A- " colporteur  of  a  year's  experience  in  the  army,  says: 
"  Many  a  time,  officers  and  privates,  who  make  no  profession 
of  religion,  have  gathered  around  me  at  night,  listened  with 
undisguised  pleasure  to  the  reading  of  God's  Word,  and  joined 
in  the  sweet  old  song  of  Zion,  until  the  forests  rang  again  with 
their  grateful  praise.  I  find  a  note  made  of  the  singular  fact 
that  I  have  never  once  been  unkindly  turned  away  by  any 
soldier,  but  their  universal  politeness  and  gratitude  have  re- 
moved every  fear  of  intrusion  when  I  would  approach.  Parties 
playing  cards  have  frequently  broken  off  their  games  and  scat- 
tered to  read  my  good  tracts,  while  others  engaged  in  rude  jest- 
ing or  in  retailing  wicked  anecdotes,  have  thanked  me  cordially 
for  the  interest  I  took  in  them,  and  the  good  reading  I  troubled 
myself  to  bring.  I  have  had  officers  and  men  to  hail  me,  and 
run  from  a  distance  to  get  as  many  of  the  "  silent  preachers"  as 
I  could  spare,  pressing  me  to  visit  their  regiment  at  an  early 
day.  Sometimes,  indeed,  the  crowd  has  been  so  great  that  I 
could  not  move  until  my  entire  bundle  was  distributed.  The 
saddest  and  the  happiest  deaths  I  've  ever  known,  have  been  in 
the  army.  Soldiers,  jolting  along  in  the  wagons  which  bore 
them  to  the  hospitals,  have  died* in  the  triumphs  of  the  cross. 
And  in  the  hospitals  themselves,  without  a  pallet  or  a  pillow — 
without  an  acquaintance  or  comfort  to  cheer  or  to  alleviate, 
what  scenes  I  have  witnessed !  It  has  been  my  privilege  to 
read,  sing,  and  pray  with  these  pallid,  dying  men,  and  to  see  in 
their  moist  eyes  the  evidence  of  feeling  hearts  —  to  hear  from 
whispering  lips  the  most  exultant  expressions  of  trust  in  the 


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Saviour.  Called  up  some  cold  night  to  stand  by  a  death  bed, 
I  've  bad  the  soldier  to  clasp  my  hand  in  his,  and  with  heavenly 
joy  point  up  to  the  shining  home  of  a  dear  brother  gone  before. 
The  blessings  often  invoked  on  my  head  by  these  devoted  men 
have  filled  me  with  humble  joy,  and  urged  me  to  redouble  my 
feeble  efforts  for  the  defenders  of  our  once  happy  land.  I  would 
not  part  with  these  pleasing  recollections  of  my  work  for  all  the 
honor  a  soldier  can  gain  from  a  grateful  country." 

The  Central  Presbgterian  says,  editorially  :  "Religion  is  un- 
doubtedly spreading  in  our  army.  The  evidence  of  this  comes 
in  so  strongly  from  all  quarters  that  it  cannot  be  doubted. 
Both  in  the  hospital  and  in  the  camp  the  eagerness  to  hear  the 
Word  of  God,  whether  written  or  preached — whether  by  tract 
or  religious  newspaper,  or  Camp  Hymn  Book,  is  truly  affecting. 
Amid  all  that  is  wicked,  corrupting,  and  destructive,  the  gospel 
of  Christ  is  still  proving  itself  'the  wisdom  and  power  of  God' 
to  the  conversion  of  many  souls.  In  sonic  parts  of  the  army, 
and  in  a  number  of  the  hospitals,  interesting  revivals  of  religion 
are  now  in  progress." 

From  many  quarters,  there  are  indications  of  a  seriousness 
among  the  soldiers  for  which  we  have  occasion  to  be  truly  grate- 
ful. We  have  noticed  instances  of  anxious  inquiry  and  conver- 
sion in  the  hospitals.  In  the  field,  too,  the  spirit  seems  to  be  at 
work.  Though  the  camp  is  surrounded  by  temptations — and 
camp  life  is  a  severe  trial  to  the  religious  principles  of  the  sol- 
diers—  we  have  heard  of  several  regiments  in  which  religious 
meetings  are  maintained,  and  are  attended  with  a  commendable 
degree  of  regularity.  We  were  advised,  a  few  weeks  ago,  that 
the  Seventh  Tennessee  regiment  had  a  Christian  Association, 
which  embraced  about  three  hundred  of  its  members.  Among 
them  were  two  or  three  ministers  and  licentiates,  who,  from 
their  places  in  the  ranks,  were  exerting  a  very  healthful  reli- 
gious influence  upon  their  comrades.  Regular  preaching  ser- 
vices and  daily  prayer  meetings  were  maintained,  and  they 
were  attended  not  only  by  the  professors  of  religion  and  the 
members  of  the  association,  but  not  (infrequently  by  officers  and 


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men  who  had  no  pretensions  to  a  religions  character.  There 
had  been  repeated  cases  of  religious  interest  traceable  to  these 
meetings. 

In  Otey's  battery,  too,  an  excellent  state  of  feeling  prevails. 
This  company  is  serving  under  Gen.  Loring,  in  Western  Vir- 
ginia. It  has  no  chaplain,  but  there  are  in  the  ranks  several 
young  men  whose  exalted  Christian  character  and  zealous  efforts 
are  a  bright  example  to  incite  others  to  make  the  best  use  of 
whatever  talents  have  been  entrusted  to  them  by  their  Saviour. 
These  young  men  have  maintained  regular  services  for  prayer. 
Their  religious  exercises  have  been  commended  to  others,  we 
doubt  not.  by  their  own  exemplary  deportment,  as  soldiers,  and 
as  companions.  One  and  another  of  those  who  took  interest  in 
religion  have  been  led  to  attend  the  meetings,  and  God  has  been 
pleased  to  hear  and  answer  their  prayers  in  a  delightful  season 
of  refreshing.  A  member  of  the  company  remarks,  in  a  letter 
home : 

"We  have  a  promise  of  a  revival  in  our  whole  company. 
Several  have  been  converted  in  the  first  and  second  detachments 
of  the  company,  and  many  in  both  are  very  anxious,  seeking 
frequent  opportunities  to  converse  with  us  on  the  subject  of  re- 
ligion, and  showing  great  concern.  I  pray  God  it  may  embrace 
our  whole  company  in  its  fruits." 

We  commend  the  cheering  results  of  the  consistent  Christian 
character  of  these  young  men  to  the  professors  of  religion  who 
have  been  providentially  distributed  through  all  our  regiments, 
as  lumps  of  leaven  to  leaven  the  whole  mass.  They  should 
remember  that,  as  Christians,  they  can  remain  stationary  no- 
where, but  least  of  all  in  camp.  There  is  a  constant  tendency 
among  associates  to  assimilate,  and  unless  the  Christians  in  the 
ranks  so  live  as  to  bring  up  their  comrades  to  a  truer  standard, 
they  themselves  will  inevitably  be  brought  down  to  the  level  of 
the  ungodly  and  revelling.  The  temptations  by  which  they  are 
surrounded  there,  are  a  providential  dispensation,  like  those  of 
Joseph,  and  Jacob,  and  Daniel,  to  fit  them  for  their  important 
work.  If  rightly  improved,  they  will  develop  and  strengthen 
their  Christian  character,  and  the  matured  fruits  will  be  wit- 
nessed in  the  elevation  and  salvation  of  their  friends.     But  if 


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abused,  the  bitter  consequences  will  not  cease  with  the  injury 
done  to  the  professor  of  religion  himself.  One  false  professor  in 
the  church,  like  one  traitor  in  the  army,  can  do,  and  will  do,  the 
cause  he  professes  to  serve  more  harm  than  a  hundred  open  and 
avowed  infidels. 

A  correspondent  of  the  Relir/ious  Herald,  having  spent  some 
time  in  visiting  the  largest  hospitals  in  several  of  the  states,  and 
seen  and  heard  much  of  the  soldiers,  says  :  "It  is,  beyond  doubt, 
true  that  many  have  had  their  morals  ruined,  for  ever  ruined,  by 
the  seductive  temptations  of  the  camp.  But,  it  is  equally  true 
that  others  have  been  benefitted  spiritually,  and,  in  many  cases, 
savingly  converted !  The  solemn  stillness,  the  suffering  of  body 
and  spirit,  the  absence  of  loved  ones  and  the  pleasures  of  home, 
are  well  calculated  to  win  the  soul  to  a  contemplation  of  the 
'rest'  which  '  reina-im'th.'" 

A  soldier  writes  from  Sullivan's  island  to  the  Southern  Luthe- 
ran :  "  There  are  four  praying  men  in  my  mess.  AVe  have 
prayer  meeting  twice  a  week,  and  prayer  every  night  in  our 
quarters.  Thank  God,  I  can  say  that  I  enjoy  religion  as  well  in 
the  army  as  at  home.  I  can't  see  why  it  is  that  so  many  go  into 
the  army  Christians,  and  fall  back  into  sin." 

A  writer  to  the  Southern  Presbyterian,  from  the  camp  of  the 
Sixth  regiment  of  South  Carolina  volunteers,  near  Richmond, 
says :  "  I  am  happy  to  report  to  you  the  manifest  tokens  of  the 
presence  of  the  Spirit  among  us,  even  in  these  times  of  strife 
and  battle.  I  do  believe  that  these  solemn  visitations  of  Provi- 
dence have  been  His  chosen  way  of  touching  many  a  heart. 
There  are  earnest  desires  awakened  in  many  a  bosom,  which,  I 
trust,  will  lead  them  to  the  cross.  I  believe  there  are  many  of 
our  brave  men  lying  on  then-  hard  pallets  in  the  hospitals,  who 
are  now  secretly  indulging  a  hope  in  Jesus  :  and  I  console  my- 
self with  the  sweet  thought,  that  others,  who  have  never  told  it, 
have  died  on  the  battle-field,  looking  to  their  Saviour.  I  know 
there  are  dreadful  exhibitions  of  deliberate  wickedness,  but 
Satan  ever  delights  in  placing  his  abominations  in  the  porch  of 
God's  temple." 


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J.  W.  Mills,  in  the  Southern  Christian  Advocate,  writing  from 
East  Florida,  says  :  "  We  again  have  undisputed  possession  of 
Jacksonville.  I  have  held  service  in  our  church  the  last  two 
Sabbaths  in  that  place,  after  preaching  in  the  camps  at  ten 
o'clock,  a:  m.  Last  Sunday  was  a  precious  season  of  grace.  In 
the  camps  many  noble  soldiers  bowed  the  penitent  knee  to  God, 
asking  an  interest  in  the  concluding  prayer.  In  the  afternoon, 
in  Jacksonville,  soldiers  and  citizens  bowed  together,  while  fer- 
vent prayers  were  offered  for  them,  and  the  religious  emotion 
was  profound.  One  young  soldier  who  kneeled  and  wept  much 
on  that  day,  was  a  corjDse  the  next  morning." 

The  Petersburg  Express,  of  August  2d,  says  :  "  We  are  grati- 
fied to  learn  that  the  state  of  religious  feeling  at  the  'hospitals  in 
this  city  is  very  encouraging.  Within  the  last  three  and  a  half 
months  there  have  been  eighty  conversions,  and  a  large  number 
manifest  much  interest  in  the  subject  of  religion.  The  chap- 
lains (Rev.  Messrs.  Young  and  Hardwicke),  acknowledge  that 
they  have  received  valuable  assistance  from  the  colporteurs. 
Tracts  have  been  extensively  distributed,  and  are  highly  valued 
by  the  soldiers.  If  we  can  make  good  Christians  of  our  fighting 
men,  our  armies  will  be  invincible  against  all  the  hosts  that  can 
be  brought  against  them." 

Rev.  L.  B.  Robertson  (in  the  South  Western  Baptist),  consid- 
ers the  army  the  most  interesting  and  inviting  missionary  field 
ever  presented  to  the  Southern  Churches.  In  six  weeks,  he 
distributed  fifteen  thousand  pages  of  tracts,  which  the  soldiers 
were  glad  to  receive,  and  read  with  interest.  He  found  fifty 
men  in  one  company  who  had  no  Testaments.  In  one  regiment 
he  gave  away  one  hundred  Testaments,  and  could  have  disposed 
of  twice  that  number  if  he  had  had  them.  He  afterward  went 
into  the  hospital,  and  found  numbers  reading  the  very  Testa- 
ments he  gave  them. 


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APPRECIATION    AND     USEFULNESS    OF    TRACTS. 


"  Lynchburg,  Va„  August  21,  1864. 

I  have  for  some  weeks  been  visiting  the  principal  points  at 
which  arc  congregated  our  sick  soldiers,  arranging  for  supplying 
them  with  Testaments,  tracts,  and  other  suitable  reading  matter. 

At  Staunton,  Charlottesville.  Lovingston,  and  Lynchburg,  are 
thousands  of  sick  and  wounded,  while  at  various  other  points  are 
hospitals  containing  from  one  to  two  hundred. 

It  is  impossible,  without  going  among  these  afflicted  men,  to  , 
hare  any  adequate  idea  of  how  eager  they  an-  fir  something  to 
read.  Haying  been  all  their  lives  accustomed  to  reading  books, 
and  magazines,' and  papers,  and  being  now  separated  from  all 
the  ordinary  engagements  and  pleasures  of  life,  they  are  de- 
lighted to  have  placed  within  their  reach  such  reading  as  will 
interest,  and  at  the  same  time  comfort  them,  in  the  sad  scenes 
into  which  they  have  come. 

I  was  assured  by  a  clergyman,  a  few  day-  since,  that  over 
three  hundred  had  professed  conversion  in. the  hospitals  of  his 
'town  within  three  months.  A  chaplain  at  Oordonsvillc  re- 
marked that  one  hundred  men  in  his  regiment  have  professed 
conversion  since  entering  the  service,  and  that  nearly  all  traced 
their  first  religious  impressions  to  the  Testaments  and  tracts 
which  had  been  distributed  among  them.  There  is  now  iri  pro- 
gress at  this  place  (Lynchburg)  an  interesting  revival  of  religion 
among  the  soldiers.  Crowds  attend  on  religious  services,  and 
several  have  united  with  the  church. 

Thus  far,  the  one  hundred  tract  distributors  associated  with 
us  have  distributed  over  nine  million  pages.  We  need  funds 
with  which  to  cultivate  this  inviting  field.  At  a  mass  meeting 
in  Albemarle  .coitnty,  a  few  days  since,  we  raised  eight  hundred 

dollars  lor  this  object. 

#  A.  E.  DICKINSON, 

General  Agent,  Army  Colp&rtage." 


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Rev.  J.  B.  Hardwick,  Chaplain  in  the  hospitals  at  Peters- 
burg, says  that  over  a  hundred  soldiers  have  made  a  profession 
of  religion  at  that  post,  during  the  last  three  and  a  half  months. 
And  "there  are  scores  of  brave  men  now  reading  excellent' 
tracts,  and  inquiring  what  they  must  do  to  be  saved." 

W.  R.  Gwaltney  writes  from  Richmond :  "  The  Lord  is  with 
us  at  the  "  Seabrook's"  hospital.  We  have  a  great  revival  of 
religion  here.  A  greater  one- 1  scarcely  ever  witnessed.  Rarely 
a  day  passes  but  I  find  one  or  more  new  converts.  The  number 
in  our  hospital  is  being  rapidly  reduced,  many  being  transferred 
to  other  places,  and  many  having  died.  But  the  religious  ele- 
ment in  our  midst  is  by  no  means  dying  out.  A  large  number 
(  are  yet  enquiring,  '  What  must  we  do  to  be  saved  ?'  Those  who 
have  professed  a  hope  in  Christ  seem  to  be  in  the  full  enjoyment 
of  faith." 

A  colporteur  writes  from  "  Seabrook's"  hospital,  Richmond,  to 
Rev.  N.%B.  Cobb,  N,  C.  :  "We  had  a  very  interesting  young 
man  in  our  hospital,  who  made  a  profession  of  faith  after  he 
entered  the  army.  He  told  me  soon  after  he  enlisted  in  the 
army,  he  began  to  study  about  the  horrors  of  war,  and  was  led 
to  |feel  the  need  of  a  Saviour,  and  felt  under  deep  conviction. 
There  were  in  his  company  three  pious'praying  men.  He  re- 
quested them  to  accompany  him  to  the  woods  every  day  to  pray 
for  him,  which  they  did.  He  had  some  very  happy  meetings,  at 
one  of  which  he  found  Jesus  precious  to  his  soul. '  I  think  he  is 
the  most  devoted  young  man  I  ever  saw.  He  is  badly  wounded, 
but  spends  every  day  in  prayer  and  praise  to  God  for  the  great 
mercy  shown  him." 


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